Reliability of SUVs: should you choose a used Korean?

Korean cars are known for their very good reliability and their warranty, which is often among the longest on the market. These qualities mean that they are increasingly sought after second-hand, which drives up prices. Concerning SUVs, are they still interesting?

To answer this question, we searched between all the models of Korean SUV, the most popular second-hand. At the end of each presentation, we will then tell you if they are interesting or not on the second hand market.

City SUVs

Hyundai Kona

photo credit: HYUNDAI Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2019

The good choice : a hybrid
Fuel : hybrid
Fiscal power : 5 CV
DIN power : 141 ch
Maximum speed : 172 km/h
Consumption : 6 l/100 km
Crit’Air : 1
Seen second hand : We saw a Business version from 2019 with 58,000 km on the clock at a price of €19,990.

Unlike its cousin the Kia Stonic, the Hyundai Kona is available in version hybrid. In this version, the Kona combines a thermal engine of 105 ch and an electrical block of 43.5 ch. His sobriety is exemplary. It does even better than the Toyota C-HR. With the Business finish, the Kona is equipped with a reversing camera and GPS.

Verdict: interesting

Kia Stonic

photo credit: Kia Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi 120 Launch Edition 2017

The good choice : 1.0 T-GDi 120
Fuel : Essence
Fiscal power : 7 CV
DIN power : 120 ch
Maximum speed : 181 km/h
Consumption : 7.2 l/100 km
Crit’Air : 1
Seen second hand : We saw a Launch Edition version from 2018 with 66,000 km on the clock at a price of €13,500.

Unlike the Hyundai we just saw, the Stonic is based on a platform of sedan and skips a 4×4 version but also a hybrid and electric version. However, it displays prices much more interesting. The 1.0 engine in its 100 hp version is also shown about et tonic. In terms of finish, the Lunch Edition offers the best price/service compromise. The downside concerns the suspensions as soft as a wooden board.

Verdict : bof !